Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou39(II): 6 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199061
Common Names
- Yellow-haired Oxytropis
- Ochroleuca Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Ochroleuca
Synonyms
- Spiesia ochroleuca (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis ochroleuca (also called Ochre-leaved Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and East Asia. It grows in dry, grassy areas and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis ochroleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis ochroleuca has small, white flowers with a bell-like shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis ochroleuca is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Oxytropis ochroleuca
Oxytropis ochroleuca is native to the steppes of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.
Oxytropis ochroleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ochroleuca?
Oxytropis ochroleuca
What are the common names of Oxytropis ochroleuca?
Ochre locoweed
Where does Oxytropis ochroleuca grow?
It grows in the western United States
Species in the Oxytropis genus
Oxytropis sordida,
Oxytropis arctica,
Oxytropis besseyi,
Oxytropis kokrinensis,
Oxytropis lagopus,
Oxytropis lambertii,
Oxytropis oreophila,
Oxytropis parryi,
Oxytropis podocarpa,
Oxytropis sericea,
Oxytropis splendens,
Oxytropis viscida,
Oxytropis mollis,
Oxytropis borealis,
Oxytropis maydelliana,
Oxytropis nigrescens,
Oxytropis bellii,
Oxytropis amethystea,
Oxytropis urumovii,
Oxytropis sulphurea,
Oxytropis strobilacea,
Oxytropis varlakovii,
Oxytropis myriophylla,
Oxytropis glabra,
Oxytropis jordalii,
Oxytropis bicolor,
Oxytropis ochrocephala,
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa,
Oxytropis turczaninovii,
Oxytropis neglecta,
Oxytropis lanata,
Oxytropis muricata,
Oxytropis oxyphylla,
Oxytropis sylvatica,
Oxytropis admiranda,
Oxytropis aellenii,
Oxytropis afghanica,
Oxytropis asterocarpa,
Oxytropis astragaloides,
Oxytropis aucheri,
Oxytropis baburi,
Oxytropis bicornis,
Oxytropis binaludensis,
Oxytropis boguschii,
Oxytropis cabulica,
Oxytropis chiliophylla,
Oxytropis chionophylla,
Oxytropis chitralensis,
Oxytropis chrysocarpa,
Oxytropis cinerea,
Species in the Fabaceae family